Checkmate

About the Book

For Roland Pennell it is the find of a lifetime. He has acquired a scroll from an ancient Roman writer. However, little does he know this scroll will plunge him into the world of espionage in which his life is threatened by a Soviet chess champ.

About the Author

Robert Novarro taught middle school history for 29 years and won the Distinguished Educators award in 2000. In addition to writing, he is an avid orchid grower. Robert is the author of Scarred, Bound by Blood, Il Castrato, My Love Possessed, Devine Retribution, The Eye of the Beholder, The Lost City and Smile Your’re Dead.